There are 9 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Roanoke by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane GRR - ROA
8h 7m$98–479Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Wythevillebus
- Take the bus from Rural King Shopping Center to Route 460 Park and Ridebus
- Take the bus from Exit 118 - Park and Ride to Roanoke Campbell Courtbus Swb
21h 46m$181–327Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain
29h 21m$352–740Drive 621 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Roanokecar 621 mi
12h 4m$114–164Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane ORD - ROA
9h 9m$123–465Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane MKG - ROA
8h 9m$146–422Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Greenbrier Valley Airport, drive
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)plane ORD - LWB
- Drive from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Roanokecar
9h 46m$131–469Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane GRR - LYH
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain
10h 55m$117–521Bus via Nashville
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
22h 55m$218–346
Grand Rapids to Roanoke by bus and taxi
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Roanoke is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 12h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Roanoke is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs $95 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids and arriving at Roanoke Campbell Court via Detroit Bus Station, Columbus, Rural King Shopping Center and Exit 118 - Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Roanoke via Chicago Union Station and Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 21m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Roanoke is 507 miles. The road distance is 624.6 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Roanoke without a car is to bus which takes 21h 46m and costs $180 - $330.
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Grand Rapids to Roanoke, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Roanoke bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Grand Rapids station.
Grand Rapids to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Roanoke is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs $95 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $330 and takes 21h 46m, you could also train, which costs $350 - $750 and takes 29h 21m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Roanoke Campbell Court via Detroit Bus Station, Columbus, Wytheville, Rural King Shopping Center, Route 460 Park and Ride, and Exit 118 - Park and Ride in around 21h 46m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Muskegon to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Muskegon to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Greenbrier Valley Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Muskegon to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Muskegon to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 59m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–400
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Orlando Sanford
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $260–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Columbus to Wytheville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
Bus from Chicago to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–140
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Rural King Shopping Center to Route 460 Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $12–35
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Rural King Shopping Center to Route 460 Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–22
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Phone
- +1 540 982 2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- valleymetro.com
Bus from Exit 118 - Park and Ride to Roanoke Campbell Court
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to Roanoke bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Detroit station.
Grand Rapids to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Roanoke is 625 miles. It takes approximately 12h 4m to drive from Grand Rapids to Roanoke.
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